Join us Friday, September 22nd for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature Amy Cross (millay Freschi in Second Life) who will present on her research surveying Second Life users about their avatars. What do avatars say about their users and how do they effect changes in our offline lives? Amy will go over some interesting observations from her survey of Second Life users has so far revealed and give a glimpse into the dissertation research that led to the survey.

Amy Cross is a PhD candidate at the University of Maine. Millay is her avatar and has been her virtual doppelganger for 20 years, beginning in Excite's Virtual Places in 1997. Amy's interdisciplinary studies center around virtual world technology and peace and reconciliation studies. Amy is the founder of the Four Bridges Project in Second Life and an independent consultant in the design and development of virtual world applications.

▪ 9:00 am Featured Discussion - Uncovering the User by Looking at the Avatar

▪ 9:45 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

Join us Friday, September 15h for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature an open forum and is a chance to chat on recent events l conferences, and updates on what other NPC community members are working on. It will also be an opportunity to ask any burning tech, social media, or community questions you might have.

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting

Friday, September 15th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

AGENDA (all times below PT)

▪ 8:30 am Introductions & Updates

▪ 8:45 am Mentors Central

▪ 9:00 am Featured Discussion - Open Forum

▪ 9:45 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

Join us Friday, September 8th for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature a discussion on what hashtags are, why to use them. and how to create searchable success stories with your social media posts.

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is now peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

And, a second NPC Celebration time later in the day at 5 PM SLT in the Nonprofit Commons Aloft region.

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is now peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

This Friday, August 18th, NonProfit Commons in Second Life will feature a community-focused jam session to cover our Nonprofit Commons governance, nominate and vote on our NPC Founding Board, and share your future goals!

Also mark your calendar for our 10th Anniversary Celebration on August 25!

Join us Friday, August 11th for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature Bjorn Laurin (Bjorn Linden in SL) who will present on Linden Lab's latest virtual world platform Sansar. Last week Sansar officially went into Open Beta and now anyone can sign up for an account, customize an avatar, explore, and create experiences to share with others.

Bjorn Laurin is VP of Product at Linden Lab and oversees the development of Second Life and Sansar, the new social VR platform that has recently opened its creator beta to the public. Bjorn will share a brief introductory overview of what Sansar is and will take questions from Nonprofit Commons members.

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is now peer governed and funded! If you would like to help support NPC, you can donate via PayPal to donate@nonprofitcommons.com or send a donation in world to the avatar: NonprofitCommons Actor

Join us Friday, August 4th for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature an open forum and is a chance to chat on recent events l conferences, and updates on what other NPC community members are working on. It will also be an opportunity to ask any burning tech, social media, or community questions you might have.

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting

Friday, August 4th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

AGENDA (all times below PT)

▪ 8:30 am Introductions & Updates

▪ 8:45 am Mentors Central

▪ 9:00 am Featured Discussion - Open Forum

▪ 9:45 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

Join us Friday, July 28th for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature organizers from BURN2 who will share info on the art festival, upcoming events, and the culture and community principles.

BURN2 is an extension of the Burning Man festival and community into the world of Second Life. It is an officially sanctioned Burning Man Regional, the only virtual world Regional out of more than 100 Regional groups worldwide, and is the only Regional to burn the Man! http://burn2.org

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting

Friday, July 28th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

AGENDA (all times below PT)

▪ 8:30 am Introductions & Updates

▪ 8:45 am Mentors Central

▪ 9:00 am Featured Discussion - BURN2

▪ 9:45 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

Join us Friday, July 21st for the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature a discussion on useful tools and best tips on nonprofits seeking grant funding. Come explore and share grant seeking resources.

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting

Friday, July 21st, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

AGENDA (all times below PT)

▪ 8:30 am Introductions & Updates

▪ 8:45 am Mentors Central

▪ 9:00 am Featured Discussion - Grant Seeking Tips & Tools

▪ 9:45 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.

Join us Friday, July 14th for the NonProfit Commons in Second Life meeting, which will feature an open forum and is a chance to chat on recent events l conferences, and updates on what other NPC community members are working on. It will also be an opportunity to ask any burning tech, social media, or community questions you might have.

Join us in Second Life!

Nonprofit Commons Weekly Meeting

Friday, July 14th, 8:30 AM PT / SLT

Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater

http://bit.ly/NPCinSL

AGENDA (all times below PT)

▪ 8:30 am Introductions & Updates

▪ 8:45 am Mentors Central

▪ 9:00 am Featured Discussion - Open Forum

▪ 9:45 am Community Open Mic & Announcements

The mission of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is to create a community for nonprofits to explore and learn about virtual worlds, foster connections, and discover the many ways in which nonprofits might utilize the unique environment of Second Life to achieve their missions.